Brother Laser PrinterHL-1270NNetwork built in modelUser’s GuidePlease read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can print or view this

1-2About your printerFig. 1-2 Front View 10/100BASE TXL F A TESTFig. 1-3 Network Board Fig. 1-4 Rear ViewFace down output trayTray extension flapMan

A-10Resident FontsThe following bitmapped fonts are resident in this printer.Bitmapped FontsThis printer has the following bitmapped fonts. They can b

APPENDIXA-11Scalable FontsThe following scalable fonts can be used in the HP LaserJet 6P, EPSON FX-850and IBM Proprinter XL modes.75 Scalable and 12 B

A-12 BR-Script 2 ModeScalable Fonts:• Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique• Alaska, Extrabold• Antique Oakland, Oblique, Bold• Bermuda Script

APPENDIXA-13Symbol Sets / Character SetsOCR Symbol SetsWhen the OCR-A or OCR-B font is selected, its corresponding symbol set is always used.• OCR-A

A-14EPSON Mode• US ASCII• PC-8• PC-8 D/N• PC-850• PC-852• PC-860• PC-863• PC-865• PC-8 Turkish• German• UK ASCII I• French I• Danish I•

APPENDIXA-15❏ HP LaserJet IIP / HP LaserJet 6P

A-16The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding characterset. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with wh

APPENDIXA-17❏ HP LaserJet IIP/6P, EPSON FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL❏ EPSON FX-850

A-18The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding characterset. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with wh

APPENDIXA-19TrademarksThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh are trademarks, regis

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-3Features of your printer❏ High Resolution and Fast Printing SpeedTrue 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi

A-20REGULATIONSFederal Communications Commission(FCC) Declaration of Conformity(For USA Only)Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation100

APPENDIXA-21Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numériqu

A-22FDA Regulations (For 110-120 V Model Only)U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser productsmanufactured on an

APPENDIXA-23IEC 825 Specification (For 220–240 V Model Only)This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label s

A-24IMPORTANT - For Your SafetyTo ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin electrical plug must be inserted only into astandard three-pin power po

APPENDIXA-25IMPORTANT - Wiring Information (For U.K. only)If the power cord supplied with this printer is not suitable for your electrical outlet, rem

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONSI-1INDEX -A-advanced photoscale technology... 1-5Alarm lamp ... 4-2

1-2 -Q-quick print setup... 1-4 -R-Ready LED ...

1-4❏ Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation forWindows®The dedicated printer drivers for Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows® 3.1x a

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-5❏ USB Interface (For Windows® 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3Using USB)This printer can be connected using the USB (Un

1-6❏ Network ReadyThe Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as standard. This allowsmultiple host computers to share the prin

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-7❏ Remote Printer Console Program for DOSThe Remote Printer Console (RPC) utility program is available on the CD-ROM sup

1-8What are the available printer options? Lower Tray Unit (LT-400)A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can load extra paper

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-9Choosing a locationPlease take note of the following before using the printer.Power Supply• Use the printer within the

1-10System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution forWindows®The following tables list the system requirements needed to setup and the printer

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-11What kind of paper can I use?Media Type Paper type Paper sizePaper Cassette (standard) Cut SheetTransparencyletter, A4

iTABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTERWhat is included in the carton?...1-1Carton Components...

1-12 Note• We recommend that you use only labels or transparencies that are designed for laserprinter use.• To avoid damage to the printer, the pri

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-13RemarksWe recommend that you test paper on this printer before purchasing large quantities,especially paper of a spec

1-14Special PaperTo avoid paper jams and misfeeds when using paper with punched holes (for example,organizer sheets), fan the paper well.Do not use or

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-15EnvelopesThe following types of envelopes are not recommended._ Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped enve

1-16How to load paper in the Paper Cassette 1.Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer.Fig. 1-8 Pull out the paper cassette 2.Sl

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-17 3.Load paper into the paper cassette. Make sure that the paper is flat in the cassette in all fourcorners.Fig. 1

1-18 4.Slide the paper cassette into the printer until it locks into place.Note• Unfold the output tray extension to prevent the paper from slid

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-19How to use the Manual Feed SlotNote• Use both hands to insert the paper into the manual feed slot.• When you insert

1-20<WindowsNT® 4.0>Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode 2. Send the print data to the printer.NoteA “NO PAPER” message is shown in the Statu

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-21 3. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to be used.Fig. 1-15 Set the wi

iiCHAPTER 2 OPTIONSOptional Accessories and Supplies...2-1The Lower Tray unit...2-2

1-22To print on thicker paper and card stockWhen you rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feedslot to the re

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-23 4. Use both to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width be used. 5.Using both hands, inser

1-24How to print on both sides of the paper (ManualDuplexing)The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 95/98, Windows® 3.1x and Windows NT® 4.0 allen

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-25To print on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette 1.Select the required manual duplex printing mode from

1-26To print on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot!Caution• Before re-inserting the sheets, straighten them, or you may get paper feed

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-27 What do the LED indications mean?This section refers to the LED and button on the printer control panel.The LED indic

1-28Ready (Paper) LED indicationsThe Ready LED indicates the current status of the printer.LED Printer statusOff❍The power switch is off or the printe

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-29Data (Toner) LED indicationsThe Data LED indicates the current status of the print data process.LED Printer statusOff❍

1-30This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is also lit. They will blinksimultaneously to indicate a toner error. See “How to replac

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-31Drum LED indicationsThe Drum LED indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life.LED Printer status❍The drum

iiiCHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTINGIdentifying your problem...4-1Control Panel Indications...

1-32Control Panel Button OperationsThe control panel button is used for the following purposes depending on the situation.Cancel PrintingIf you press

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-33More FeaturesThe printer has the following useful features:Sleep ModeWhen the printer does not receive data for a cert

1-34Test Print ModeThe printer has the following test print modes. Follow these steps:☛ 1. Make sure that the front cover is closed.☛ 2. Hold down the

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS2-1CHAPTER 2 OPTIONSOptional Accessories and SuppliesThis printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, and you can i

2-2The Lower Tray unitThe lower tray unit is an optional device that functions as a third paper source. It can hold amaximum of 250 sheets of paper

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS2-3How to add extra MemoryThis printer has 4 Mbytes of standard memory and a slot for optional additional memory. Thememory can be ex

2-4How to install additional SIMM memoryTo install the SIMM, follow these steps:☛ 1.Turn off the power switch and unplug the AC cord from the AC outl

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS2-5!CautionBe sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the AC cord to the printer before installing orremoving the SIMM to/from t

2-6☛ 4.Unpack the SIMM and hold it by its edge.!CautionSIMM boards may be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity. Do not touch thememor

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-1CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCEThe following are maintenance messages that appear on the LEDs. These messages promptyou to replace eac

ivAPPENDIX Printer Technical Specifications...A-1Printing...

3-2Periodic maintenance partsTo maintain print quality, the parts listed below should be replaced after printing the followingnumber of pages.Item App

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-3How to replace the Toner CartridgeWhen the Standard Capacity toner cartridge is used, the printer can print approximately 3,0

3-4✒ NoteBoth Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that the toner isnearly empty. This blinking does not stop until you ha

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-5☛ 2.Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of cloth or disposable paper that is on a flat,horizontal surface. Pull the tone

3-6☛ 4.Remove the protective cover.Fig.3-6 Remove the protective cover!CautionWait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you are rea

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-7☛ 5.Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until it clicks into place. When the tonercartridge is installed corr

3-8☛ 6.Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab to the rightand the left ends several times. Return the tab

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-9How to replace the Drum UnitThe printer uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the Drum LED is lit itindic

3-10You can also view the drum unit replacement method in the instructional video on thesupplied CD-ROM.Follow these steps to replace the drum unit.☛

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-11☛ 2.Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of cloth or disposable paper that is on a flat,horizontal surface. Pull the to

vDefinitions of Warnings, Cautions, and NotesThe following conventions are used in this User’s Guide: WarningIndicates warnings that must be observed

3-12☛ 4.Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until it locks into place, indicated by a click.When the toner cartridge is installed corr

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-13☛ 6.Make sure the printer is turned on, the front cover is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs areilluminated.☛ 7.Reset the p

3-14How to clean the printerClean the printer exterior and interior periodically. If printed pages get stained with toner,clean the printer interior

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-15!CautionUse water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinners orbenzene will damage

3-16Cleaning the printer interior and Drum Unit✒ NoteClean the printer interior and the drum unit following the instructions below. You can viewthis

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE3-17 WarningAfter you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremelyHOT. When you open the front c

3-18☛ 5.Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab to the right handend and left hand end several times.Fig. 3-22

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-1CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTINGIdentifying your problemFirst, check the following:• The power plug is connected correctly and

4-2Control Panel IndicationsOperator calls and how to clear themThe LED indications as shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-3LED Error ActionReadyAlarmPaperTonerDataDrumPaper jamNo paperMisfeedClear the paper jam. See the nextsection “PAPER JAMS a

viShipment of the PrinterIf for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid anydamage during transit. It is recommen

4-4Service call indicationsIf an unrecoverable error occurs, the printer will indicate the need for a service call byilluminating all the LEDs, follo

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-5If you see any of these service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds,then turn it on and try to

4-6Error Messages in the Status MonitorThe Status Monitor will report problems with the printer as defined in the following table.Take the corrective

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-7Error Message ActionMEMORY FULL• Press the panel button to print the data remaining in theprinter.• Reduce the print res

4-8Error Message PrintoutsThe printer will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the followingtable. Take the corrective actions

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-9Paper HandlingFirst, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. See “What kind

4-10PAPER JAMS and how to clear themWhen a paper jam occurs, the printer notifies you by illuminating the LEDs as shown below.ReadyAlarmPaperTonerData

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-11Clear the jammed paper. See the following instructions or view the paper jam instructionalvideo on the CD-ROM.If the jamm

4-12 2.Pull any jammed paper up and out of the printer.Fig. 4-6 Pull the jammed paper up and out 3.Open the front cover.

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-13 4.Remove the drum unit assembly. Pull any jammed paper up and out of the printer. Do notuse additional force to r

vii(For USA & CANADA Only)For technical and operational assistance, please call:In USA 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 949-859-9700 Ext. 3

4-14!CautionTo prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodesshown below.Fig. 4-9 Electrodes 5.Open the

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-15OtherProblem RecommendationThe printer cannot print.“There was an error writing toLPT1: (or BRUSB) for theprinter.” error

4-16For Apple Macintosh Computers userProblem RecommendationUnable to print fromapplication software.• Make sure the supplied Macintosh printer drive

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-17Improving the print quality! CautionIf the Drum LED is lit you can clear a print quality problem by replacing the drum u

4-18Image defect examples RecommendationABCDEFGHabcdefghijkABCDabcde01234Toner specks• Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. Ar

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-19Image defect examples Recommendation94 mm(3.7 in.)94 mm(3.7 in.)White SpotsPrinted pages have white spots inblack text an

4-20Image defect examples Recommendation94 mm(3.7 in.)94 mm(3.7 in.)White SpotsPrinted pages have white spots inblack text and graphics at intervalsof

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-21Image defect examples RecommendationABCDEFGHabcdefghijkABCDabcde01234Black Horizontal repetitivedefectsToner scatters and

4-22Image defect examples Recommendation.ABCDEFGHabcdefghijkABCDabcde01234White Vertical streaks• You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner win

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING4-23How to print correctlyProblem RecommendationThe printer prints unexpectedlyor it prints garbage data.• Make sure the pri

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1-1CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTERWhat is included in the carton?Carton ComponentsWhen you unpack the printer, check to see

4-24For DOS usersProblem RecommendationThe printer prints, but it printsincorrect information.Sometimes it prints a couple ofcharacters and then eject

APPENDIXA-1APPENDIXPrinter Technical SpecificationsPrintingPrint MethodElectrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanningLaserWavelength: 780 nmO

A-2Print MediaToner cartridge: 3,000 pages/standard capacity tonercartridge6,000 pages/high capacity toner cartridgeLife Expectancy: (When printing A4

APPENDIXA-3FunctionsTrueType Fontson CDTrueType-compatible soft-fonts for Windows are provided on the suppliedCD. Quantity of fonts is 35.EmulationBro

A-4Electrical and MechanicalPower SourceUSA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50 / 60 HzEurope and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 /60 HzPowerConsumptionPr

APPENDIXA-5Parallel Interface Specifications✒ Note• To ensure best quality performance use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cablebetween the printer a

A-6✒ NoteTo use bi-directional communication, you must set up an interface cable that has thepin connections listed above.Pin1182193420562178229102411

APPENDIXA-7USB (Universal Serial Bus) InterfaceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Interface4 321 Fig. A-2 USB interface connectorPin AssignmentPin No. Si

A-8Network InterfaceNetwork InterfaceFig. A-3 10/100Base TX PortPin AssignmentRJ45 pin Signal1 TX+ Transmit Data +2 TX− Transmit Data −3 RX+ Receiv

APPENDIXA-9 Emulation ModesThis printer has the following emulations modes:HP LaserJet ModeThis printer uses the HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) that em